CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA15 DWM

2015 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,587 mi
Last recorded69,587 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 DWM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 69,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 69,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 63,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Screen washer not working, off side spraying sufficient to clear screen

Fail 21 Oct 2023 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush pulled out of main suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush pulled out of main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Screen washer not working, off side spraying sufficient to clear screen

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,995 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 37,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA15 DWM is a 2015 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 52,643 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA15 DWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA15 DWM?

You can check the full history of FA15 DWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA15 DWM registered?

FA15 DWM is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2015.

Is FA15 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA15 DWM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA15 DWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA15 DWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.